It's an exciting and sometimes stressful process naming your child because everyone feels free to give unwanted advice and 'guidance'. But what would you do if, after several months of thought and debate, you finally decided on a name for your son, only to have your sister-in-law outsmart you and give her son the name you had planned for him? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just given birth to her first child. For their little angel, the…

Yes, there are times when social anxiety appears to be totally incapacitating. As a result, people react differently to different social circumstances. The story below is an account of a confused friend. For the purpose of debate, the original poster (OP) and a woman by the name of Amy were longtime friends. Amy is unable to mingle with OP's bigger group of friends due to her severe social anxiety. To the amazement of all, though, Amy had agreed to join the group on one of their regular outings…

“I've never been allowed to sit on my porch with just my husband. I can’t talk to him for more than 15 seconds before she runs over with her dog.”

Weddings are joyous occasions. Nevertheless, drama always accompanies a significant event. Nevertheless, how would you react if the man your mother is seeing—someone you have hardly met—decided it is his duty to accompany you down the aisle on your wedding day? The story below is an account of a bewildered bride. The original poster (OP) plans to get married to her fiancé in the upcoming months. In the days leading up to the wedding, her mother's partner made an odd request of her. Given that s…

A baby's birth is a momentous occasion. An occasion to be honored and treasured. But shouldn't the mother also get some kind of respect or credit for all the hard work she put in before the baby arrived? The story of a frustrated daughter-in-law is presented below. The original poster (OP) had recently welcomed her first child into the world. Everyone is in awe of the blushing baby, and deservedly so. However, rather than indulging OP and making her feel like the superwoman that she is, the mot…

Your family should always come first, but who gets to decide who counts as family? Are they the people you were born into, or are they the ones who will always be there for you in good times and bad? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had recently adopted a cute little baby. They told their family and friends about their plans and waited impatiently for the adoption to be finalized. But before they embarked on their new path as parent…

Your primary concern should always be your family. Having said that, it is perfectly normal to at times place your personal needs and pleasure ahead of those of around you. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. This summer marks the original poster's (OP) graduation. Her parents sent her an invitation to Disneyland as a graduation present. Since her parents had never given her preference over her older sister, who is now married and has a family, OP was surprised by her fortunat…

Marriage requires continuous work and is founded on friendship, commitment, and trust. Nevertheless, how would you react if your partner suddenly accused you of financial infidelity after you withdrew money from your private savings account to make an expensive purchase? This story tells an account of a woman who is confused. The original poster (OP) was wed to her spouse for over ten years. Early in the relationship, the couple decided to set up separate bank accounts for pleasure, and a singl…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. How would you react if your family betrayed your trust and gave the impression that your happiness and well-being were not important? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) was engaged to a guy named Mike. After five years of dating and three months of engagement, OP broke up with Mike after learning that he had been having an affair with another woman. Two years later, as OP adjusts to…

A girl spends her whole life waiting to meet that one person who will stick by her side no matter what. You look forward to the day he gets down on one knee and proposes to take you as his wife. The brother in the story below is irritated. The original poster (OP) proposed to his fiancée not too long ago. He had been planning the proposal for some time and was eager to ask his girlfriend to marry him. However, as was to be expected, things didn't go according to plan, which crushed OP and his f…

Your family should always come first. Nevertheless, how would you react if your half-sister publicly celebrated the separation of both of your families? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) and her half-sister never shared a strong bond. The two did, however, at best keep a courteous relationship for the benefit of their parents. However, after the parents announced that they were splitting up, things rapidly got worse, with the sister openly ce…

Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, if children are involved, you are responsible for giving them the best possible start in life so that they may lead better lives than that of their parents. The account that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a considerable amount of time. They are parents to two children, the eldest of whom is six years old and the youngest of whom is three. Eight months ago,…

Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, what should you do if you find yourself overwhelmed by an overwhelming number of unreasonable requests and unsure of what to do next? The story that follows tells the tale of the unhappy brother. The original poster (OP) gifted his sister an expensive yet thoughtful wedding present. The sister pleaded with her brother to pay for her gown before the wedding. OP readily consented, of course, and the two of them drove to the bridal…

While establishing boundaries at work is necessary, it's much more crucial for the future of a love relationship and the mutual trust between the parties to do the same. Similar to the previous story , OP shares his encounter with a longstanding colleague who labels him a work husband in front of the entire company, even though he is happily married to a woman she knows well. Following the story's release, a plethora of comments started trickling in, many of which requested an update as well as…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But when it comes to family, is it possible to be overly committed and devoted? The story below describes a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) has become his niece's primary male role model since the passing of her father. So when the time came for her to tie the knot with the love of her life, she asked OP if he would grant her the privilege of walking her down the aisle on her wedding day. OP was thrilled to hear the wonderful…

Setting limits with people in your immediate vicinity while you're married or in a committed relationship is crucial to preserving harmony and fostering mutual trust. Having said that, how would you respond if a teammate tried to cross the line in front of the entire office? The story below is an account of a frustrated employee. For a significant duration, the original poster (OP) was employed by the same company. Due to his job, OP was frequently required to depart on business trips with his…